Illinois · population 7,861
Lead pipes in Rockton, IL
144 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Rockton (population 7,861) gets its water from Rockton. That system reported 0 lead and 144 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,923, with 0 more of unknown material.
4.9% of Rockton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.9%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Rockton (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 3.2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 health-based for Rockton.
Water systems serving Rockton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RocktonMain system | 0 | 144 | 0 | 4.9% |
| IL American-South BeloitServes nearby areas | 36 | 130 | 2,286 | 5.3% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Rockton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rockton's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Roscoeno lead reported
- South Beloit166 lead + galv. lines
- Machesney Parkno lead reported
- Loves Parkno lead reported
- Rockford15,328 lead + galv. lines
- Poplar Groveno lead reported
- Durandno lead reported
- Winnebagono lead reported
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Questions
Does Rockton, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Rockton, which serves Rockton, reported 0 lead and 144 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rockton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rockton in Rockton's service area (PWSID IL2010350). IL American-South Beloit also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rockton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rockton's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Rockton be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Rockton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.